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Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
They started a safe space for F1 fans who felt marginalized in male dominated spaces to connect, make friends, and discuss races, drivers, team drama, future goals and aspirations, and everything in between. Their specialty is connecting Formula 1 to pop culture and exploring the lighter, more fun side to the world's most elite motorsport.
Kate & Nicole of Two Girls 1 Formula (TG1F) podcast fly their fangirl flag loud and proud, and are never ashamed to get the label. They understand that you can respect the technical side of the sport and think the drivers are cute, and they’re joining us tonight for a special Break/Fix Crossover episode!
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:00:46 Meet Kate and Nicole from Two Girls, One Formula
00:03:00 Nicole's Journey into F1
00:05:12 Kate's Introduction to F1
00:08:33 The Birth of Two Girls, One Formula
00:13:15 Podcasting Adventures and Lessons Learned
00:18:53 F1 Brunches and Themed Menus
00:24:49 Drive to Survive vs. Real Life F1
00:27:53 Exploring Other Motorsports
00:37:35 The Evolution of F1 and Its Personalities
00:47:17 Senna: The God of Racing
00:47:42 Schumacher: The National Treasure
00:48:56 Hamilton: The Social Justice Hero
00:50:38 Sexiest F1 Drivers Debate
00:52:58 F1 and the Car Hobby
00:58:24 Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 Season
01:00:56 Haas and the Future of F1 Teams
01:11:33 Women in Motorsport: Visibility and Representation
01:27:14 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
James Miller's engagement with Formula 1 includes chatting about race strategy with Nikki Lauda at the 1977 US Grand Prix, where Lauda won his second world championship. Now it involves at-home viewing of real-time, in-car camera images on a flat screen TV.
Has Formula One left behind its gritty, dangerous and somewhat esoteric past to become a cross between the World Cup and Disneyland? How much of its new global popularity can summed up as (perhaps merely) "media spectacle?"
Dr. Miller is professor emeritus of communications at Hampshire College. He has studied new media as a Fulbright researcher in Paris and a visiting professor at MIT's Media Lab.
This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.
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Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Formula 1 is the ultimate competition. Competitiveness, high stakes, and politics! It's described as a traveling circus with 1000's of employees that all share the same desire to win. The drivers are the best in the world, and they all think they’re the ONE. They all want to be the best and they’re never less than #fullsend
Tune in to Episode #29 of the Drive Thru for our annual “best of” retrospective on automotive, motorsports and random car-adjacent news. We’re focusing on the entirety of the 2022 season of Formula 1, in DRIVE THRU… TO SURVIVE! For a list of all the articles and events referenced on this episode check out the show notes on gtmotorsports.org
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Jon Summers is The Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing, technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. Hailing from California, he collects cars and bikes built with plenty of cheap and fast, and not much reliable. On his show, he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, and motoring travel.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed:
Witnessing Wayne Rainey Ride Again
The paddock and sports racing Ferraris
Tom Kristensen “likes” J
Nigel Mansell, Piquet, Patrese
Patrese and wife in Honda Civic Type-R
Singer 911s, Mulholland Racer book
Other Topics covered in this Episode:
Guns and Roses and Kenneth Williams
M’s new M2 - initial thoughts
M’s spins
Used car suggestions for a long commute
Chops Garage’s diesel Jaguar
More of M’s thoughts on the M2
Karting with a 7 year old
Mike Booth of 44teeth update
1300 miles in a rental Transit van in the footsteps of King Arthur
Bexhill and the site of the first motorsport event in Britain
Diecast racing and 3dBotmaker
Alain de Cadenet - J’s personal recollections
Upcoming: M’s Alps in the M2 trip, J does Pebble Beach
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Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Invariably on Sunday mornings many of us joke that being at the track is like being at Church. The Holy Trinity of Duct Tape, Zip ties and Petrol is how we do the sign of the cross. In reality, many of us forget that there are many motorsports complexes that have churches on site and many others have chaplains in presence. And with us this weekend as part of SRO GT America, we’re delighted to be talking with Pastor Tim Stewart from Motorsports Ministries about what he does here as part of the larger Motorsports community.
**NOTE** In the second half of this episode, we have a live in-service recording from one of Pastor Tim’s Motorsports Ministries Sunday morning meetings for worship. Understanding that our listeners come from different faith communities and backgrounds, you have the option to stop listening at that point as you’ve already reviewed the majority of the content for this episode, but also invite you to stick around and sample what a service is like... track side.
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
This episode is brought to you by SRO Motorsports America and their partners at AWS, Crowdstrike, Fanatec, Pirelli, and the Skip Barber Racing School.
00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
01:21 Meet Pastor Tim Stewart
01:41 Tim's Early Motorsports Memories
02:35 Journey to Becoming a Motorsports Chaplain
08:02 Role and Responsibilities of a Motorsports Chaplain
17:10 Personal Reflections and Audi Passion
24:26 Transition to Live Service
25:01 Sunday Morning Worship Begins
26:20 Prayer and Fellowship
27:21 The Road to Emmaus
39:25 Communion Service
44:19 Closing Remarks and Blessings
45:44 Episode Sponsors and Final Notes
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Pulitzer Prize-winning automotive journalist Dan Neil, named tonight's featured vehicle one of the 50 worst cars of all time, saying it "violate(d) one of the principal rules of car design: we like cars that look like us. With its multiple eyes and supernumerary nostrils, the Aztek looks deformed and scary, something that dogs bark at and cathedrals employ to ring bells. The shame is, under all that ugliness, there was a useful, competent crossover."
The Pontiac Aztek has always been noted for its controversial styling; but thanks in part to Hollywood, and the passions of folks like our panel tonight; the Aztek has gained more than just a cult following and we want to explore that. Joining us tonight are Jon Peterson and Paul Gunn from the Aztek Owners Club to Break/Fix to unpack the Pontiac Aztek story.
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00:00:00 Introduction to Grand Touring Motorsports
00:00:22 The Ugliest Car of All Time: Pontiac Aztek
00:01:03 Pontiac Aztek: A Controversial Design
00:05:06 The Aztek's Market Performance
00:13:50 Personal Stories: Owning an Aztek
00:30:17 Unique Features of the Aztek
00:36:15 Rally Edition and Driving Experience
00:37:18 Dashboard and Instrument Panel Issues
00:38:13 Heads-Up Display and Unique Features
00:39:08 Aztek's Evolution and Successor
00:41:47 Celebrity Endorsements and Pop Culture
00:43:23 Collector's Items and Community
00:46:33 Aftermarket Parts and Modifications
00:56:12 Future of Pontiac and Aztek
01:03:18 Why Buy an Aztek?
01:05:35 Encouraging Young Car Enthusiasts
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
With over a decade of coaching experience at The Bondurant Racing School our guest has worked with thousands of drivers. During every coaching session his goal is to make you a faster and ultimately a safer driver with a variety of techniques he’s picked up throughout his career with 100+ professional race starts, 29 podium finishes, competing in TransAm, IMSA and SRO World Challenge.
Coming up through the “demand ranks” at Bondurant, driver/coach Andy Lee made his move to Pro Racing in 2012 with support from Chevrolet, Bondurant, and a Phoenix based tech company: Best IT. And he’s here to share his story with us!
This episode is part of our ROAD TO SUCCESS SERIES - inspiring stories that help shape the future of the autosphere.
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This episode is brought to you by SRO Motorsports America and their partners at AWS, Crowdstrike, Fanatec, Pirelli, and the Skip Barber Racing School.
00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
01:01 Meet Andy Lee: From Coaching to Racing
01:48 Andy Lee's Early Life and Influences
02:38 The Impact of Pike's Peak on Andy's Passion
04:46 From Childhood Dreams to Real Racing Aspirations
08:06 Journey to Bondurant Racing School
10:39 From Mechanic to Racer: The Bondurant Experience
14:36 The Volkswagen TDI Cup Experience
18:57 Transition to Professional Racing
23:21 Challenges and Evolution in SRO Racing
25:45 Comparing Racing Series: IMSA, Trans Am, and SRO
30:27 Joining Flying Lizard Motorsports
32:01 Introduction to the Team and Cars
32:22 The Story Behind the Lamborghini Huracan
34:44 Driving the Aston Martin
35:44 Comparing the Aston Martin and Mercedes
37:26 Racing Strategies and Co-Driving
40:15 Reflecting on the 2022 Season
41:40 Changes and Improvements in Motorsports
50:18 Coaching and Grassroots Motorsports
58:04 Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
What started in 1988 with little more than a few helpers around a family dining room table, this company is now the world's largest collector car auction company with the most auctions, the most consignments, and with more $700 million in total sales in 2023. Mecum Auctions maintains its close-knit family atmosphere with many team members who have been onboard since the company’s inception and its first auction at the Rockford, Illinois, airport.
While MECUM Auctions continues to expand its catalog of offerings to include an even wider array of collectibles encompassing entry-level to investment-grade classic and collector cars, vintage and antique motorcycles, signs and memorabilia items like gas pumps, pedal cars and clocks, and even collector-grade tractors and farm relics.
To more effectively manage the growth of Mecum's Road Art and automobilia divisions, the company has expanded into Road Art and On-Time divisions, and joining us is Melissa Smith, the new Director of Mecum On Time to tell us more about Mecum's Road Art and Mecum On Time programs.
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00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:25 Sponsor Message: Garage Style Magazine
00:57 MECUM Auctions: A Family Legacy
01:56 Introducing Melissa Smith and MECUM On Time
02:07 Exploring MECUM Road Art
03:58 The Birth of MECUM On Time
06:15 How MECUM On Time Works
07:18 Consigning and Buying with MECUM On Time
09:07 Future of MECUM On Time and Road Art
19:03 Kissimmee 2023 and Upcoming Events
29:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Growing up on a small family farm in northwestern Illinois. Our guest started tinkering with machines at an early age and purchased his first motorcycle, a 50cc Honda Cub by 12, and his first car, a ‘59 Ford Thunderbird Bird, at age 15. He’s played guitar and trumpet in a variety of rock, folk, and school bands. He continued his automotive interest and, through the course of his college years, owned a number of muscle and sports cars. He also kept up his music, playing in local coffee houses and has opened for acts such as Charlie Daniels, Waylon Jennings and Dr. Hook.
Now, You might be saying to yourself, my goodness… we have a Rockstar in our presence! And in fact you’d be right, we have the Rockstar of the Classic Car World with us tonight on Break/Fix.
My Classic Car, hosted by the handlebar mustachioed host Dennis Gage premiered as a one of a kind weekly series on TNN in January of 1997, and it hasn’t been off the air since! The show captures America’s love affair with the automobile, and we’re here to capture Dennis’ story in this episode.
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00:00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
00:00:27 Early Life and Automotive Beginnings
00:00:44 Musical Pursuits and College Years
00:01:10 The Rock Star of Classic Cars
00:02:00 Dennis Gage's Origin Story
00:02:08 The Muscle Car Era
00:03:26 Family Influence and First Cars
00:05:36 The Pink Thunderbird Saga
00:16:45 From Chemistry to Cars
00:25:50 The Birth of My Classic Car
00:40:05 The Importance of Consistency in TV Shows
00:41:17 Achieving Prime Time Ratings on Weekend Mornings
00:42:18 The Versatility of the Show's Format
00:42:50 Lightning in a Bottle: The Show's Success
00:43:19 The Genesis of the Show's Formula
00:44:17 High Production Value and Viewer Connection
00:49:00 Memorable Episodes and Celebrity Encounters
00:54:15 The Future of Classic Cars and Right to Repair
00:57:28 The Evolution of the Car Hobby
01:04:50 Dennis Gage's Personal Car Collection
01:10:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
The Drive Thru is our monthly recap where we’ve put together a menu of automotive, motorsport and random car-adjacent news. It’s that time of year again… to answer the age old question “what do you want for the holidays?” – Most of the time we’ve already bought what we needed throughout the season, but your loved ones really want to get you *something*
Tune in to Episode #28 for our ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE. Pick up some great ideas for gifts for yourself or your favorite hobbyist, enthusiast or petrol-head in your life. For a list of all the gifts and promotions mentioned on this episode check out the show notes on gtmotorsports.org
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Dedicated to using advanced technology and scientific breakthroughs to bring high performance finished lubricant solutions to market that provide a positive impact on the environment. Unheard of within the oil and lubricants industry, they were able to take the leap and produce products that are composed of primarily sustainable and renewable plant-based base oils while outperforming other petroleum-based products. Utilizing new technology, they created a ground-breaking, unique hydrocarbon molecule entirely based on plant-based feedstocks.
EVOLVE LUBRICANTS, Inc. is a green technology company that develops and manufactures high-performance non-petroleum based, sustainable lubricant solutions for the consumer, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors. And joining us tonight is Rick Lee, CEO and President for EVOLVE LUBRICANTS to explain how this all works.
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00:00 Introduction to Break/Fix Podcast
01:15 Meet Rick Lee of Evolve Lubricants
01:34 The Origins of Evolve Lubricants
02:37 Innovations in Sustainable Lubricants
07:29 Evolve Lubricants' Product Line
13:53 Performance and Testing of Evolve Products
19:21 Oil Analysis and Real-World Applications
26:12 Expanding Refinery Operations
26:30 Motor Oil Performance and ESG Concerns
27:46 Oil Change Intervals and Recommendations
28:50 Compatibility with Various Vehicles
32:06 Environmental Benefits and Biodegradability
35:22 High-Performance and Racing Applications
40:22 Availability and Pricing
44:26 Future of Internal Combustion Engines
46:18 Final Thoughts and Promotions
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Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Jon Summers is The Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing, technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. Hailing from California, he collects cars and bikes built with plenty of cheap and fast, and not much reliable. On his show, he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, and motoring travel.
Pebble Beach ‘22
J sees the start of the Tour d’elegance
Phil Hill, Formula 1 World Champion
J meets Derek Hill, his son
A late night dice
Exotics at Pebble and a convoy of McLarens
The ex-Shelby Ferrari 410
Other Topics covered in this Episode**:
Gooding at Pebble Beach ‘22
Lamborghini 400 GT, Ruf Porsches, Collecting Indy cars vs. Gullwing Mercedes
J’s Collecting Philosophy
Suzuki GSX-Rs and the Democratization of Performance
Musings on car design
Audi in Formula 1?
Lucid design revisited from #1
Electric car headlights as brand identity
Maserati 3200 and boomerang lights
M reviews his BMW M2 after 2000 miles in the Pyranees
In praise of the Fiesta ST
2002 AMG E55 vs. 2022 AMG GT53
Kawasaki H2; Bimotore Tesi
Countach attains classic status
**With Interuptions from Mrs Motoring Historian
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